The HRP Turns One — and A Forest Sound You Can’t Place

HRP’s anniversary upgrades, Birthright’s Q1 indie launch, plus a tiny story from the woods.

Aug 31 • 

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July 2025

The Man Who Never Climbed the Mountain

A summer update on three novels, the hunt for an agent, and why old Mike still hasn’t climbed the mountain

Jul 20 • 

Max Malterer

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May 2025

Why We Still Need Novels (Even in an AI World)

On imagination, and the irreplaceable power of longform fiction

May 25 • 

Max Malterer

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April 2025

Deep in the Editing Cave

Writer’s doubts, fine-tuning Birthright, and the beauty of trade-offs.

Apr 21 • 

Max Malterer

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March 2025

Returning to the Artist’s Corner

Updates: HRP Audiobook, Birthright Feedback & Book #3 Begins

Mar 15 • 

Max Malterer

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January 2025

Straight from the Heart: Reflecting on Substack and Introducing Birthright

A New Year, A New Novel.

Jan 25 • 

Max Malterer

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December 2024

Closing the Chapter on 2024

Post-launch blues, book #2, and the path ahead

Dec 16, 2024 • 

Max Malterer

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October 2024

A Week Into Launching The Human Relief Project: Highs, Lows, and Some Serious Amazon Algorithm Wrestling

Hey everyone,

Oct 27, 2024 • 

Max Malterer

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The Human Relief Project is Live!!! 🎉

Hey everyone,

Oct 19, 2024 • 

Max Malterer

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Final Steps Before Launch, E-Book Pre-Orders, & How You Can Help

Ten Days Until The Human Relief Project Is Out

Oct 8, 2024 • 

Max Malterer

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September 2024

The Final Stretch: The Human Relief Project is Almost Here! 🚀

28 Days Left Until Launch Day

Sep 21, 2024 • 

Max Malterer

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August 2024

Feierabend has a launch date! 🎉

It’s been exciting weeks in Max’s Writing Studio since I last wrote you.

Aug 4, 2024 • 

Max Malterer

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